X-Men ’97—the nostalgia-fueled, decades-later sequel to the classic animated Marvel series—is a banger, delightfully recapturing the soapy superhero drama that made the original such a favorite.But it’s not just millennials who are eating it up: Since its debut this past March, X-Men ’97 has been a hit with critics and audiences, and streamer Disney+ has touted it as one of its most-watched original series. (Considering Marvel movies have been disappointing at the box office lately, ushering in an era of so-called “superhero fatigue,” the series’ smash success is no small feat.)Subscribe to our newsletter for your front-row seat to all things entertainment with a sprinkle of everything else queer.And we’re especially excited because, while the superhero team has a strong, oft-analyzed appeal to LGBTQ+ audiences—with mutants being a clear stand-in for anyone who’s been “othered”—’97 leans in to that subtext, giving the gays everything they want.
